In the first issue of the Miraculous Medal Bulletin, Fr. Kevin talks about life being one beautiful, ongoing remodeling project. He states that the remaining Bulletin articles this year will explore the models of heroic virtue who will help remodel us in the image of Jesus. This will include the lives of some great saints who bring us closer to Jesus through their intercessory prayers. Don writes about the deaths of his parents and how they are with him always. Fr. Ramson’s article touches base on Lent and temptations. You will also find information about our Two Million Medals Campaign that we are kicking off this year along with an invitation to our annual May Procession. The spring Bulletin contains our 2019 Spring Gift Brochure. Look for new items as well as the other religious items suitable for First Communion, Confirmation, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. Our new Easter Cards are also introduced. We hope you will take time to read these articles and others in the 2019 Spring Bulletin.

In the 2018 Winter Bulletin, Father Kevin concludes his series reflecting on the closing address given by Pope Francis in 2017 at the Vincentian Family Symposium. All of us are asked to go out and make disciples of all nations. Don writes about unanswered prayers with the lingering question of “why” and Fr. Tom Hinni invites us to live in the joy that only Jesus gives, while Fr. Charles Shelby talks about “the best boss in the world.” You will also read about the Association’s 100th anniversary celebration that took place in October. A new Votive Light card is available to use during the bleak winter months. Spots are still available on our 2019 pilgrimages to France and Lourdes, and the river cruise in December. To see how you help us do our Lady’s work, a financial accountability report for 2018 is included. To learn more about the ways you can give a Year-End gift to the Association, be sure to read the Winter Bulletin.

In the summer issue of the Miraculous Medal Bulletin you will find articles about devotion to the Miraculous Medal from Sr. Germain, who has been a Daughter of Charity for 60 years, and from Bella Davila, who will begin her pre-postulancy with the Daughters of Charity in September. Father Thomas Hinni, C.M. writes about “prayer on the run” which all of us can apply on a daily basis. An invitation to attend a special Mass on October 14 is included along with more pictures of the many renovation projects in the Church and on the grounds. You will also find our new Angel Votive Light Thinking of You Card that can be ordered along with our three 100th Anniversary rosaries. We hope you will take time to read these articles in the 2018 Summer Bulletin along with Fr. Kevin’s own article on prayer and Don’s message “Just Listen.”

In the spring issue of the Miraculous Medal Bulletin, Fr. Kevin talks about the three verbs,“to pray, to welcome, and to go,” as ways to deepen one’s Christian spirituality, especially during this season of Lent. Don writes about using life’s lessons during Lent to live each day full of vim and vigor. In Fr. Ramson’s article he encourages us to open our hearts to the suffering of others, especially refugees. An invitation to our annual May Procession is also included in this issue of the Bulletin along with an invitation to attend the Association’s pilgrimage to Oberammergau in 2020. We hope you will take time to read these articles and others in the 2018 Spring Bulletin. Gifts in our 2018 Spring Gift Brochure are now available for request. Look for the new items as well as the other religious items suitable for First Communion, Confirmation, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.